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Gatso
13-03-08, 11:58
Following on from a couple of threads
(see http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142771 ) regarding a number plate size "Forum Name plate", there seems to be some interest.

I've PM'd Mawby for the details on getting a "group buy" going, but for now, here's a mock-up that www.craigsplates.co.uk have
done for me.

This is their first attempt and I would alter a couple of things:
1, make the real name and mkivsupra.net the same font & size.
2, make the Toyota symbol in the centre a bit more faded.

They can do it on a vast range of sizes, but we are looking at about £10.00 - £14.00 a plate for standard sizes.
Postage will be on top, but I would be pleased to deliver them fre at Japfest etc.

The idea is that we either pop it over the front number plate or pop it in a window at meets.

Just looking for some feedback at the mo.

I'm not sure yet if it would be better to order through me, or order direct from them quoting the Club name.

COPY OF THEIR LETTER TO ME:
Hi Gerry
Please find attached some artwork I have played around with, starting from your image and then building it up. I've tried to keep the club colours and haven't over complicated it as per your instruction. Normally we don't do this service for free, but that's the perk of owning a Jap car, you keep in with the office manager lol!!!

Prices will depend on quanity:
1-5 ~ £10.00 per oblong, £14.00 for any other stock size plate. This includes VAT but not postage.
6 - 20 ~ above price less 50p each plate
21+ ~ above price less £1.00 each plate

I look forward to hearing from you. It obviously goes without saying this proof remains the intellectual property of Craigsplates.com Ltd until you purchase from us
All the best
Karen
Office Manager

What do ya think.... :Pling:

Dr_Doom
13-03-08, 12:00
Sounds like a cool idea! :D I'll have one ;)

jamesmark
13-03-08, 12:00
Good idea pointing out for meets, as these type of plates are MOT failures now iirc.

ivan
13-03-08, 12:02
JM - Do keep up Pike. :)

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142771

TonyP
13-03-08, 12:14
Cool. I'll have one.:)

SilverSoop
13-03-08, 12:34
Great idea, ive got the same problem, im trying to remember number plates as reference to owners on here to have a chat,
so doing this would make things so much easier!! :d

jamesmark
13-03-08, 12:36
JM - Do keep up Pike. :)

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142771

You're awesome.

fri3ndly
13-03-08, 12:48
Not sure about some of the fonts, but looks ok and Im still in

Gatso
13-03-08, 13:12
Not sure about some of the fonts, but looks ok and Im still in


Agreed...

What do people think about sticking as closely as we can to the original forum name font (the one above our avetar) for the plate forum name ?

Matt H
13-03-08, 13:15
umm, might be interested if the design was a bit more appealing / attractive.. how about colours to match our paint work?! :search: yeah that would be good

fri3ndly
13-03-08, 13:22
Cant they just be standard number plate UK sizes in white with the black road legal numbers/letters?

Like this except with supra logo?

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=72240&stc=1&d=1205410933

G-NEMIE
13-03-08, 13:33
Great Idea Gatso,
as you can see im all for it.

allows you to see who your sitting on

;)

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=72241&stc=1&d=1205411519

Harps
13-03-08, 14:01
I like it - not sure about the fonts, but looks good. nice price too!

Blackie
13-03-08, 14:07
Yeah, Good idea, I'd have one for JAE.

SMiFFAD
13-03-08, 14:18
Honestly speaking... i think their design is pants....:( far too fussy!

This ones much more on the ball:


Cant they just be standard number plate UK sizes in white with the black road legal numbers/letters?

Like this except with supra logo?

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=72240&stc=1&d=1205410933

hoff
13-03-08, 14:29
Great Idea Gatso,
as you can see im all for it.

allows you to see who your sitting on

;)

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=72241&stc=1&d=1205411519

I dont remember seeing you take that pic of Pete and Burna Jamie:d

This is a good idea and would help at meets:)

MRX
13-03-08, 14:30
I'll have one what ever design is chosen...

Masenko
13-03-08, 15:02
The craigsplates one is really stuffy...

Burna
13-03-08, 15:07
I dont remember seeing you take that pic of Pete and Burna Jamie:d

I remember you touching my ar*e all day though, I still feel dirty :(

I like the plates with the Supra logo on.

jonahjones26
13-03-08, 15:13
Honestly speaking... i think their design is pants....:( far too fussy!

This ones much more on the ball:

:yeahthat:

Too much going on in their design, (looks like my nans carpet)

ivan
13-03-08, 15:58
I too think the CraigsPlates one is a bit too fussy Gerry.

It needs to be simpler IMO.

SMiFFAD
13-03-08, 16:08
how about something simpler....

(depends how they make them - this wont work so well if its cut vinyl, would print well though)

Another one attache easy in vinyl...

Gatso
13-03-08, 16:10
how about something simpler....

(depends how they make them - this wont work so well if its cut vinyl, would print well though)


Simples good - I tend to agree.

Which plate designer did you use to do this one ?

SMiFFAD
13-03-08, 16:12
Simples good - I tend to agree.

Which plate designer did you use to do this one ?

Me :p

Im a bored at work graphic designer :innocent:

Gatso
13-03-08, 16:20
Me :p

Im a bored at work graphic designer :innocent:

In that case, how about working on a Twin Turbo logo that matches the Supra logo - that can be turned into a car badge !

SMiFFAD
13-03-08, 16:25
In that case, how about working on a Twin Turbo logo that matches the Supra logo - that can be turned into a car badge !

I was trying to do that earlier for something.... great minds :d Ill have another crack...

another one....

pete_TT
13-03-08, 16:30
I'd be interested in one. I agree that simpler is better.

marcAB10
13-03-08, 17:08
yeah I'd be interested too, I really like the one SMiFFAD designed with the supra outline above the name. :)

SMiFFAD
13-03-08, 17:35
:search:

Kazimodo
13-03-08, 20:30
i think you guys can come up with a good combination,stick my name down for one as well.looking good.
kaz

jonahjones26
13-03-08, 20:39
:search:

Oh yes i like that one:d

when can you get to me? :p

SMiFFAD
14-03-08, 00:06
Oh yes i like that one:d

when can you get to me? :p

How does this tickle you:
(guessed at the name apologies if its completely off!)

AlexM
14-03-08, 00:47
Put my name down for one! Nice designs SMiFFAD :).

jonahjones26
14-03-08, 10:24
How does this tickle you:
(guessed at the name apologies if its completely off!)

Thats quality!

nearly got the name right 'Lee Jones'

I say go with that design you could copy write it and make a fortune (about a 100 quid) :)

SMiFFAD
14-03-08, 10:30
Thats quality!

nearly got the name right 'Lee Jones'

I say go with that design you could copy write it and make a fortune (about a 100 quid) :)

Im not that money grabbing :p If the club want to use it i can draw it up properly for a plate maker. :cool:

jonahjones26
14-03-08, 10:42
Im not that money grabbing :p If the club want to use it i can draw it up properly for a plate maker. :cool:

I am! :diablo:

As i said before i would like one for Japfest so lets start production???

Good work SMiFFAD :thumbs:

DJButler
14-03-08, 10:47
How does this tickle you:
(guessed at the name apologies if its completely off!)

i like this design, not too fussy, maybe add something like 93 TT or 93 NA, 93 aerotop or whatever. same size and font as the name but under the Supra logo. Platemaker usually gives you a choice of border, colour etc. Gotta be worth doing for meets alone.

marc_p
14-03-08, 10:54
i like this design, not too fussy, maybe add something like 93 TT or 93 NA, 93 aerotop or whatever. same size and font as the name but under the Supra logo. Platemaker usually gives you a choice of border, colour etc. Gotta be worth doing for meets alone.

If you have an N/A you don't advertise it lol.

SMiFFAD
14-03-08, 11:10
If you have an N/A you don't advertise it lol.

LOL :D

I tried to keep the fine detail off of the plates, you can pretty much tell what a car is by tilting you head up a degree or two - if your already looking at the front plate!

jonahjones26
14-03-08, 11:25
I have spend 3-4 hours coming up with a design hope u all agree its pretty damn good

ivan
14-03-08, 11:27
I have spend 3-4 hours coming up with a design hope u all agree its pretty damn good

:D Gets my vote Lee :D

TonyP
14-03-08, 11:31
I have spend 3-4 hours coming up with a design hope u all agree its pretty damn good

Fantastic. love it. You did all that in 4 hours?:D

jonahjones26
14-03-08, 11:34
Fantastic. love it. You did all that in 4 hours?:D

Yeah i didn't have time to colour it in as i only had one felt-tip pen.

uzthedentist
14-03-08, 13:54
id take one

TopgunTT
14-03-08, 16:12
In that case, how about working on a Twin Turbo logo that matches the Supra logo - that can be turned into a car badge !

Now that would be popular :)

TopgunTT
24-03-08, 20:32
Just wondered what was happening reguarding these plates, only 7 weeks to one of the main events of the year and i would like one of these if its going ahead?

Homer
24-03-08, 20:40
You can get some 'standard' style plates made up from internet sites (I already bought a pair with V8 SUP, how sad!)

I like Smiffad's plate :)

TopgunTT
24-03-08, 20:47
If were not going to do a club group buy i will have to go out and get a plain one made up :(

Gatso
24-03-08, 20:53
Don't panic folks..

It only takes a couple of days to get things rolling.

Smiffad's plate looks best to me as well and they are happy to do them like that.
Just loking at fonts etc.

Will put up a buy-now list up in the next couple of days.

Cheers
Gerry

AndyT
24-03-08, 20:56
Don't panic folks..

It only takes a couple of days to get things rolling.

Smiffad's plate looks best to me as well and they are happy to do them like that.
Just loking at fonts etc.

Will put up a buy-now list up in the next couple of days.

Cheers
Gerry

And add me to the list Gerry. Good work you and Smiffad. :)

Gatso
24-03-08, 20:57
Just to be clear... this design, or very similar :)

Homer
24-03-08, 20:58
GB's need to be approved by the mods first. Shall I run this past them now Gerry? Can't see there being an issue as I've not seen any trader offer these before.

colsoop
24-03-08, 21:01
GB's need to be approved by the mods first. Shall I run this past them now Gerry? Can't see there being an issue as I've not seen any trader offer these before.

we (the traders) have already been asked

Homer
24-03-08, 21:03
we (the traders) have already been asked

Ah sorry, didn't know that!

Pot
24-03-08, 21:37
This one wins for me, I like it a lot : http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=72251&d=1205426289

Although I think removing our 'Proper names', to enlarge the club logo would be a better use of that space, if we need to find out who's car's who's, we can always ask each other, I don't see why we have to have our full names on them...

But I do like that plate :)

Carlos T
24-03-08, 21:55
i'm game, be a nice touch at meets and shows. well done:)

Ian R
24-03-08, 22:41
Just to be clear... this design, or very similar :)

Reminds me too much of another forum logo that plate

juanchan
25-03-08, 00:12
Completely missed this thread first time round! I'm up for one and I'm not too fussed on the design/layout as I'll only be using it at meets! I agree the original one was perhaps a touch busy, but some of the ones Smiffad came up with were good. :)

ivan
25-03-08, 01:11
Reminds me too much of another forum logo that plate

Good point.

We wouldn't want to be mixed up now, would we? ;)

Gatso
25-03-08, 13:03
I personally don't think this is a problem.

1, The design is very different.
2, There are so few of them about it doesn't really matter (they have 8 signed up for the Japfest - we have 80) :)

I feel a poll coming on... :d

SMiFFAD
25-03-08, 13:23
I personally don't think this is a problem.

1, The design is very different.
2, There are so few of them about it doesn't really matter (they have 8 signed up for the Japfest - we have 80) :)

I feel a poll coming on... :d

Thats quite freaky.... ive honestly never seen that club/logo before :blink:

I copied the idea off the old max gt logo that was around a while ago. :innocent:

Mariusz
25-03-08, 13:26
I will have a set

jonahjones26
25-03-08, 14:05
Thats quite freaky.... ive honestly never seen that club/logo before :blink:

I copied the idea off the old max gt logo that was around a while ago. :innocent:

I THINK YOU STOLE THAT IDEA FROM ME??? :p

TopgunTT
25-03-08, 15:52
This one wins for me, I like it a lot : http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=72251&d=1205426289

Although I think removing our 'Proper names', to enlarge the club logo would be a better use of that space, if we need to find out who's car's who's, we can always ask each other, I don't see why we have to have our full names on them...

But I do like that plate :)

Wouldnt have to put your full name on just your first.

Gatso
28-03-08, 17:49
Just to let you know that I'm talking to Craigsplates and I think we will have firm details and prices next week.

I know rough prices and in order to get deliverey down am hoping to get a Group Buy up for free delivery at Japfest.
If the majority need them before that, we could do this, but there would be postage on them.

Provisionally, the details are:

One (only) club design in standard size and five, six & seven digit "import" plate sizes.

Orders / payment will be directly to a nominated person at Craigsplates quoting mkivsupra.net, user name and real name
(first, both or none - up to you).

If anybody doesn't like the design / price/ details I won't sulk if he/she gets their own done elsewhere.

Thanks to Smiffad who's doing the designs.

TopgunTT
31-03-08, 20:52
I will have one of these, will be well handy for knowing who is who.

TopgunTT
02-04-08, 20:06
Are we going to start a list for people who want one?

Gatso
03-04-08, 09:45
Don't panic... :d

Yes, but only after we get a confirmation on exact design & price.

Craigsplates & Smiffad are talking about the design / fonts and printing details at the mo.

Cheers
G

hiten55
03-04-08, 10:03
oooh id be up for this :)

AndyT
05-04-08, 08:34
Just bumping ttt because I don't want to forget about it. :d

TopgunTT
05-04-08, 17:49
6 weeks today :)

Kazimodo
05-04-08, 18:02
me too,as stated before.
kaz:)see you all at japfest.

SMiFFAD
05-04-08, 19:48
Ive done my bit.... plate place has all the bits n bobs they needed from me :cool:

Should be all systems go pretty soon :d

Suprash
06-04-08, 00:59
Good news, just posting to subscribe....;)

TopgunTT
06-04-08, 12:46
Ive done my bit.... plate place has all the bits n bobs they needed from me :cool:

Should be all systems go pretty soon :d

Do you think they will be with us within 6 weeks?

Gatso
06-04-08, 22:32
Ive done my bit.... plate place has all the bits n bobs they needed from me :cool:

Should be all systems go pretty soon :d

Cheers...
Will call Karen tomorrow.

Thanx for your help on this, hope you will be pleased with the results.

Cheers
G

Trig
06-04-08, 23:11
watching with interest :)

TopgunTT
08-04-08, 20:41
Same here, would like it for jap fest.

Jads
09-04-08, 10:30
Just an idea, but how about the same as fri3ndly's but with a 'supra' background!

http://www.demonplates.com/regplate/composite/neh6mkh6j2iah0c1r49dmbhmp6_13.png

-Jads-

fri3ndly
09-04-08, 13:43
Just an idea, but how about the same as fri3ndly's but with a 'supra' background!

http://www.demonplates.com/regplate/composite/neh6mkh6j2iah0c1r49dmbhmp6_13.png

-Jads-

Yeh thats smart, though I also like Smiffads, both for different reasons :rolleyes:

Jads
10-04-08, 13:41
Darn it, the plate image got messed up =/ I'll repost it again...

I prefer a clean look to be honest, plain and simple.

-Jads-

Gatso
10-04-08, 16:41
Got final samples - looking good :)

Just need to confirm prices / ordering details tomorrow (Friday) and I'll get a new thread up with full details.

Cheers
G

supra61
10-04-08, 17:47
Got final samples - looking good :)

Just need to confirm prices / ordering details tomorrow (Friday) and I'll get a new thread up with full details.

Cheers
G

Nice one Gerry,they look smart.

Gatso
11-04-08, 15:51
OK Folks... done !

The bad news is that you can't order until MONDAY 21st APRIL as Karen is away on holiday.

Cut off date for delivery at Japfest (post free) will be FRIDAY 2nd MAY, so you will still have two weeks to get around to ordering.

Prices are: Stock UK oblong plate £10.00 / Import oblong £14.00
postage will be £2.99 if not collected at Japfest.

Orders will be direct to Karen and payment will be by credit / debit card / cheque etc.

Full details on everything will be on new Group Buy thread.

Photo shows Import size plate (forgive the sellotape) and Adam's final design.

This will be the only design offered with no variants except on the real name where you can have none, first or both.

I WILL PUT UP A "GROUP BUY" THREAD NEXT WEEKEND - PLEASE WAIT FOR THIS THREAD AND DON'T ATTEMPT TO BUY BEFORE MONDAY 21ST.

Cheers all,
Gerry

Many thanks to Smiffad for the design and his work on this.

hoff
11-04-08, 16:04
That looks really good:)

supra61
11-04-08, 16:29
Liking that.Nice job guys.

Jads
11-04-08, 17:08
THats really nice. I like it! Nice and clean!

-Jads-

juanchan
11-04-08, 17:09
Should look the mutts nutts if loads of people get them on their cars at meets :cool:

creative
11-04-08, 17:25
Im liking that..... and for a tenner you can count me in

SMiFFAD
11-04-08, 21:47
Ow' bigs the import size one Gerry? :)

DevilsAdvocate
11-04-08, 23:18
73886

Gatso
11-04-08, 23:19
Ow' bigs the import size one Gerry? :)

They can do all the standard sizes of oblong import plates I think.

I'll clarify and pop it on the order post.

Cheers
G

TopgunTT
15-04-08, 19:19
Can we just have first names on these plates?

Suprash
15-04-08, 23:06
Can we just have first names on these plates?


This will be the only design offered with no variants except on the real name where you can have none, first or both.

;)

SMiFFAD
16-04-08, 08:46
Can we just have first names on these plates?

Yes, Gerry only has his first name on his :) What you give is what you get i'd imagine:cool:

TopgunTT
16-04-08, 17:58
Excellent, you fellas have done well, these will look good at meets :)

MrRalphMan
16-04-08, 18:50
OK Folks... done !

The bad news is that you can't order until MONDAY 21st APRIL as Karen is away on holiday.

Cut off date for delivery at Japfest (post free) will be FRIDAY 2nd MAY, so you will still have two weeks to get around to ordering.

Prices are: Stock UK oblong plate £10.00 / Import oblong £14.00
postage will be £2.99 if not collected at Japfest.

Orders will be direct to Karen and payment will be by credit / debit card / cheque etc.

Full details on everything will be on new Group Buy thread.

Photo shows Import size plate (forgive the sellotape) and Adam's final design.

This will be the only design offered with no variants except on the real name where you can have none, first or both.

I WILL PUT UP A "GROUP BUY" THREAD NEXT WEEKEND - PLEASE WAIT FOR THIS THREAD AND DON'T ATTEMPT TO BUY BEFORE MONDAY 21ST.

Cheers all,
Gerry

Many thanks to Smiffad for the design and his work on this.

They look great, how do the longer forum names come out?

Gatso
17-04-08, 09:10
They look great, how do the longer forum names come out?

The longer the name, the smaller the font will be !

TopgunTT
21-04-08, 12:52
Anynews on these? I think the girl who was dealing with these is back from holiday today.

Gatso
21-04-08, 16:57
Now available... :)

See:
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=1913334&posted=1#post1913334

Gatso
21-04-08, 17:02
May be an idea to let this thread lapse to avoid confusion.

Please reply to above thread in future.
Cheers
G